Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
<ul><li>Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.</li><li>Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.</li><li>Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.</li><li>Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.</li><li>Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.</li><li>Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.</li><li>Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.</li><li>Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.</li><li>Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.</li><li>Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.</li><li>Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.</li><li>Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.</li><li>Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.</li></ul>